Internet and Mobile Phones Now Considered "Essential" Technologies for Most Spaniards Over 65

Internet and mobile phones have become "essential" technologies for citizens of all ages, surpassing the personal computer, which, although considered useful by most, is viewed by many, especially older adults, as non-essential.

The digital transformation of the last decade has significantly changed how people perceive different technologies. This shift is highlighted in a study conducted by the BBVA Foundation across 18 European countries, including Spain, and three additional nations with distinct profiles: the United States, Israel, and Turkey.

According to the study, the internet, mobile phones, trains, and cars are considered essential technologies. On the other hand, opinions are more divided on personal computers and airplanes. Traditional 20th-century technologies like television and radio are still seen as useful, but no longer essential. This change is largely due to the growing access to content via the internet and mobile devices, rather than traditional broadcasting platforms.

Interest in technological topics is generally moderate to high across the 18 countries in the study, with many respondents also feeling informed on these subjects. The highest levels of interest and perceived knowledge were recorded in the United States and Turkey (6.1 and 5.9 on a scale of 0 to 10 in both countries), while the lowest were in Israel (5.4 and 5.2). Spain (5.9 and 5.4) aligned with the European average.

How Technology is Perceived by Different Age Groups Age plays a role in shaping people's views on information and communication technologies, especially when it comes to personal computers, and to a lesser extent, the internet and mobile phones.

In Europe, 66% of young people, 54% of Spaniards, and 73% of Americans consider personal computers essential, compared to much lower percentages among those over 65 (35%, 33%, and 34%, respectively).

Internet usage also varies with age, though less dramatically. Among young Europeans, 68% view the internet as essential, as do 69% of young Spaniards and 70% of young Americans. In contrast, only 50% of older Europeans, 57% of older Spaniards, and 62% of older Americans share this sentiment.

When it comes to mobile phones, the age gap is even smaller: 62% of young Europeans, 56% of young Spaniards, and 59% of young Americans consider them essential, compared to 52%, 50%, and 60% of those over 65.

The perception of computers and the internet as essential also increases among individuals with higher levels of education. Meanwhile, mobile phones tend to be seen as universally essential across most societies, regardless of education.

Only in Israel is age, and in the U.S. education, a more significant factor in mobile phone perception compared to Europe. Gender differences are minimal across the studied countries, with the exception of Israel and Turkey, where men tend to view computers as more essential than women do, according to the study.

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